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Researchers on the MV Steller are in front of the terminus of Alaska's LeConte Glacier in August 2016. An over-the-side pole holds the sonar instrument that collects data on the subsurface ice face as the vessel moves slowly through the icy water. Credit: David Sutherland

Underwater glacial melting is occurring at higher rates than modeling predicts

Geology Page - July 27, 2019

The calving front of Bowdoin Glacier in northwestern Greenland, where icebergs are discharged and ice under the water melts.

Tsunami signals to measure glacier calving in Greenland

Dr Peter Wynn, Lancaster University, taking a sample in Iceland. Credit: Dr Hugh Tuffen

Volcanoes and glaciers combine as powerful methane producers

Meltwater accumulation within 160 feet of the surface causes these bright, white reflections to dim to grey from June to early August before stabilizing in late August.

Scientists find missing piece in glacier melt predictions

Glacial polish reflects sunlight at Pothole Dome in Yosemite National Park, California.

Study reveals structure and origins of glacial polish on Yosemite’s rocks

Rusting fool’s gold in glaciers a sign of increased carbon

Geology Page - August 2, 2017

Glaciers may have helped warm Earth

Geology Page - August 2, 2017

Mountain glaciers recharge vital aquifers

Geology Page - July 22, 2017

Saying goodbye to glaciers

Geology Page - May 12, 2017

Ice cave in Transylvania yields window into region’s past

Geology Page - April 28, 2017

Retreating Yukon glacier caused a river to disappear

Geology Page - April 17, 2017

Hidden lakes drain below West Antarctica’s Thwaites Glacier

Geology Page - February 9, 2017

Study shows planet’s atmospheric oxygen rose through glaciers

Geology Page - February 7, 2017

Researchers find seafloor valleys below West Antarctic glaciers

Geology Page - January 18, 2017

Mountain glaciers are showing some of the strongest responses to climate...

Geology Page - December 12, 2016

During last period of global warming, Antarctica warmed 2 to 3...

Geology Page - December 9, 2016

West Antarctic ice shelf breaking up from the inside out

Geology Page - November 28, 2016

New study shows when Pine Island Glacier retreat began

Geology Page - November 24, 2016

Nepal drains risky glacial lake near Everest

Geology Page - November 1, 2016

UCI and NASA document accelerated glacier melting in West Antarctica

Geology Page - October 26, 2016

Understanding the ebb and flow of Peru’s glacial past

Geology Page - October 17, 2016

Insights into biogeochemical cycles based on glacial meltwater chemistry

Geology Page - September 23, 2016

Greenland ice is melting 7 percent faster than previously thought

Geology Page - September 22, 2016

Ocean warming primary cause of Antarctic Peninsula glacier retreat

Geology Page - July 15, 2016

Cosmopolitan snow algae accelerate melting of Arctic glaciers

Geology Page - June 22, 2016

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